How One Anime Fixed Isekai's Main Issue
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Part 1: Hoping for a Better World.
7:06 Part 2 Changing for a Better Self.
Music:
Suite Bergamasque - Claire de Lune
Following the Stream - Jon Bjork
Living in a Fantasy - Pulsed
Careful Now - Arthur Benson
The Universe Between Us - Gavin Luke
Seasons of Change - Gavin Luke
Lost Empire - David Celeste
Coco Begins His Journey - David Celeste
A Ten-Course Banquet - David Celeste
April in Detroit - David Celeste
Love and Friendship - David Celeste
The Inventor - David Celeste
#frieren #anime #videoessay #fantasy #isekai #isekaianime #frierenbeyondjourneysend - Zábava
Hello everyone,
I have been looking through your comments and began noticing a trend, so I want to clarify something:
I know that Frieren is not an Isekai, I have never said that it was, and I thought I made it pretty clear by explaining what the sub-genre was in the video.
Also, clips of shows coinciding with specific parts of the script should not necessarily be taken as us targeting that show in particular. This critique is not of this or that Isekai anime, but rather of the general principles that seem to be followed by most of them (hopefully the handful of segments where we are intentionally using specific clips and images to make a certain point should be rather evident).
In other words, using clips of much beloved shows like Re:Zero and Mushoku Tensei stems from the fact that, as some of the best Isekai out there, they inevitably represent the genre. And, like it or not, this also means that they may carry some of its problems. With that being said, both shows are clear examples of Isekai that do not shy away from fully utilizing the formula, and that try to tell an interesting story about change and growth through their flawed protagonists (hence why we purposefully use clips of them in our “exceptions” segment), while also introducing unique and fresh worlds that have their own history and mysteries.
Thanks again for watching our video!
I don't really think it is fair to lump a bunch of anime together because they share the same genre. Jobless Reincarnation and Re:Zero managed to avoid playing into the same strengths/mistakes as other isekai anime make. They turned what a lot of people see as a weakness in isekai anime and made it their biggest strength.
Honestly if we compare all 3 anime side to side I'd say Frieren has the most OP protagonist out of them all and it's not even close. Subaru is a pushover in combat. Rudeus while powerful could and has been absolutely destroyed by other powerful people. He has struggled in the past against opponents and probably will continue to in the future. Frieren is currently so powerful that we as an audience only know of 1 other person who could beat her, that being her grandmaster who is most likely THE most powerful mage if not individual in the world of Frieren.
Also in-terms of world building I think both above examples does a better job than Frieren. Frieren's world is mostly introduced on the fly whenever the plot needs it. It isn't usually built up or foreshadowed. Meanwhile Jobless introduces them fairly well and puts a lot of emphasis on each location and it's culture. Re:Zero doesn't do this as much, but achieves something similar through political intrigue and while uncovering the secret lore of it's world.
I think the main appeal of Frieren is the format of the story and the lack of blatant fanservice. The story takes place at the end of another story, so there is plenty to reminisce about and develop Frieren as a character in smaller bit-sized flashbacks that tie to what's happening in the present. The fact that it doesn't have blatant fanservice makes it more digestible for non-anime fans that haven't learnt how to stomach it, thus scares them away less. Then there's a bunch of other factors like the 1st opening being an absolute bop, the animation being of really high quality with lots of pretty visuals and the music really selling you into that beautiful and nostalgic feeling the visuals and story presents you.
We are talking about the episodic travelogue elf Mary sue show and comparing it to a what now?
Wish fulfilment dimension hopping fantasy and me dead everything reset with waifu show?
Ye serious now brother?
@@redcomn If you're talking about Frieren, she's no Mary-sue.
Frieren should not be categorized as Isekai. It is pure fantasy with a bit of slice of life. Slice of life in this sense is the daily life of an elf in a fantasy world, wasting her time, seeing old friends go away and moving towards the future and meeting new people. This is the essence of fantasy blended with slice of life. Frieren is given another chance to be in a party and defeat the demon king while her real pupose is to see Flamme in the land of the living dead. This might sound similar to isekai and has its shared similarities like having a second chance and learning along the way but this is not the essence of isekai. Isekai means other world but in the world of Frieren there is only one world. This is why Frieren cannot be categorized as isekai. It would have been more fruitful if you talk about related genres such as Natsume's book of friends, where natsume the grand son of a well known lady by youkai is entrusted with her notebook of friends, Natsume then re-lives the life of her grandmother's experiences and learning through the journey in a slice of life and fantasy setting. There are more genres like this and I think you completely missed Frieren's essence.
@@daleryanaldover6545 He never said Frieren was an Isekai. lol
He said that the majority of fantasy anime was Isekai and that Frieren contrasted with all those.
"you dont need a second life, or a second world to have a second chance"
Best quote I heard this week
@@Aankit9000 Fr
not when u live multiple millennia u don't
Ok, so what does BEYOND second chances mean?
YUNK VINO
Frieren gives me two things as a guy in his 30's.
It gives me the perfect platform to review and reminisce, remind myself of my past and that I can take my time with things.
And weirdly it always reminds me that to dogs, we are the elves
There was this meme with Frieren comparing humans to hamsters 😂
@@Tea_princess Stop... I forgot about my Russian Dwarf hamsters 😭
@@sorenjunkers3834 You old enough to be off CZcams Kids?
whyd you have to bring up the dogs 😭 no im not crying
@sorenjunkers3834 crazy, just from a couple of paragrafs you can according to you accurately determined what said person have and doesn't have. we should give you 1/4 of a tree leaf, from that you should be able to find the meaning of life itself
Damn if I was the writer of Frieren I'd be crying happy, because this one feels like a really genuine love letter
I’m really curious what the two original creators think of the almost universal acclaim/success their creation has had for this adaption. It’s gotta be a great feeling for them as artists
As a widowed man reaching retirement, this anime is an emotional experience. I look at my very old photos and see myself looking a lot, metaphorically speaking, like Himmel and then I look in the mirror today and see the balding old man and I can feel that cut between the Hero's party at the start and when they later re-unite for the meteor shower and, for me, it really seems that fast to go from one to the other. It is also so refreshing to see that Frieren is not the perfect in all ways main character seen so often. It is so refreshing to see a real multi-faceted character. She annoys her companions, does really foolish things like falling for mimics over and over and yet she is unbelievably powerful. She shows that one can be the greatest and yet not be perfect. It makes one feel safe to laugh at their own shortcomings - almost like they add to your character as a person instead of making you seem somehow less.
Sir firstly I really appreciate you talking about the anime in such a positive light.
In few days I'll be 18 and the anime has already affected me on a personal scale, I have always spent a lot of time with my mother but not my father, this week I had some talks with him and I really enjoyed it because I've realised how less time is left between us
Yes it might be in years but it's still too less for me.
Hope you find happiness and peace in what you love doing🙏
Thanks for sharing sir, I’m 34 and I already feel like an old timer in this medium lol. So it’s always good to see people even older than myself enjoy it in this day and age. This show has made me reflect on my life and actions in the past and moving forward as well, that’s what makes it such a special piece of art. I hope your wife is resting in piece and keeping an eye on you from a better place, im not religious by any stretch of the imagination but I still hope that’s true for her and you, “it’s more convenient that way” 🙏.
Edit: that last line is a quote from the show, just Incase it came off as rude or crass lol
❤
I related to a lot of this anime and Frieren as someone who just turned 30, but I most related to not being a morning person 😅
What i love about Frieren is that it's in a realm where magic and fantasy is common but the most beautiful and captivating scenes for me were normal everyday experiences that exist in the real world. (Watching a sunrise, making flower crowns, having desserts in a restaurant overlooking a pier by the sunset, a subtle love confession of putting a ring to the person you love, your big brother cooking you a meal for your hard work, two people dancing, crying to a beloved comrade from his funeral, just appreciating things that matter).
Goodness I had never thought of it that way but you're right. The stand out scenes when I pick them out is never the magic itself, it's what they do with it. Stark fighting the dragon was awesome, but I remember his fear leading up to it and the triumph after more than the fight. Frieren learns so many spells, but the connection of WHY she learned the sour grapes spell, or the flower field spell is so much greater than anything the flashier ones ever did.
"I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love." - Gandalf the Grey
The one thing i liked the most in Frieren is the hero, who was in love with Frieren, knew he wont be there for her forever and decided to make memories. All of those statues of the hero party, were made so future generation knows they werent a fairy tale and to protect Frieren, if the time in far future comes, if nobody remember the hero party anymore would hurt Frieren the most mentally so that why almost each villages, there is a statue of a hero or the hero party.
Yeah i love how he's a box of surprises
there hasn't been a single memory that didn't have me pumping my fist for my man himmel
The statue seems like an action fueled by narcissism, but he's actually trying to live as long as Frieren (in his own way) to keep her company.
I think my favorite part about himmel is that he truly loved her to the point of really understanding her AND having the patience to wait for her to realize his feelings for her
he's the man for that one
very silly tbh but his determination is unrivaled
I love how the statues are just the frosting on the cake, in a way, of Himmel's gifts to Frieren, besides their main quest, doing tons of little village side-quests are the reason he gets to put statues up and trust they will stay around, so the memories they share and the heroism are the real foundation for the statues
Frieren will become a timeless classical modern masterpiece in future
Agree!!! ❤
100%
Not really its boring
@@gattogigi9688TikTok attention span 😂
@@swxrn i dont have tiktok and neither a tiktok attention span there are just much better animes i call frieren a good Boring anime
I find that frieren as a character relates to people who are lost in life. Reflecting their own experience with feeling lost, but for frieren she has all the time in the world to figure things out while mortal beings rush to their end. But her finding joy in the little things in life reminds us that just because we don’t have one driven purpose doesn’t mean we shouldn’t stop and smell the flowers
I agree wholeheartedly.
It does resonate with you if you have that breath of perspective, when you realise how far you have come and how much things have changed and how little control you had over things in this time. It gives you that pause, that realisation that be what may, we do have the ability to push back and change course, and that it is never too late.
Seeing Frieren has filled me with joy difficult to describe. Here's a slow, atmospheric, relaxed story that does not try to frontload any action or try to hook you in with some wacky premise. It lets the episodes breathe, it takes its time with its gentle exposition, its visuals and music aid that exposition and make everything come together near the moment that the characters on screen figure something out.
Frieren takes the viewer seriously. It likes to goof around occasionally, but never too much. It likes to show incredible, flashy action - but never too much. Its animation is conservative and simple in some scenes, overwhelmingly dynamic in others. It is fully mature in what it is.
And really, it's a story that perhaps will resonate with older viewers. I personally have changed homes, changed jobs, changed friend circles and survived friends and family. I've made mistakes, I've also set on mastering skills. Everything about this story resonates strongly, deeply. When Frieren reminisces about Himmel and his unrequited love towards her, I do the same with someone in my own life. When Frieren recalls a quirky friend as she joyfully casts a spell that would make that friend happy, I recall doing similar fun with those friends. When Frieren sleeps past noon and stays up all night, yeah, that's totally me. And when she shows the deep, unmistakeable joy of teaching another in something that she loves - I know that feeling all too well. And she just can't refuse the allure of being able to beat the odds and that 1% chance of a mimic NOT being a mimic finally happens, all to her chagrin - as we all have our specific vices that we are powerless against.
Every single frame, every single note, every single part of this story screams "Live! You matter!". It is so deeply life affirming without getting preachy or pretentious. It just does what it desires, its a clear work of passion for everyone involved, and it moves me with nearly every episode as each of the side characters learn and grow alongside or because of Frieren. It is the perfect story about how even the most aloof, reserved person can still change everyone else's lives for the better, no matter their weird quirks or strange habits.
And for an artist and writer, this show is also a beacon of hope - that you can ignore trends entirely, that so long as you fully devote yourself to telling a story the way you want, there will be people that will see it and appreciate it. No matter what changes in the world, people will always desire to feel genuine human emotion and lived experience that's plain to see in a work of fiction, no matter how many flashy, but substanceless things might drown us at times. Quality will always shine through.
I read all 'at (nice comment)
Well said.
Pretty much the polar opposite to Demon slayer.
Damn Man you has 100% of right. I totally agree, frieren it's like a fresh Air in the industry. Absolute perk.
And yet, despite taking its time, it still moves along faster than many other anime. Compare how far the first episode of Frieren got -- despite more than one multi-decade montage -- to the first episode of Solo Leveling, for example.
I think the "you dont need a second life to have a second chance" mantra is especially encouraging looking at Haiter. Someone who, in his old age found a different pleasure from drinking and debauchery through raising fern. You are never too old to begin a new life
My wife and I are 30 now and have been watching anime since we were kids in the late 1990’s. I have never looked forward for a new episode release quite like Frieren. Frieren Friday’s will be missed.
What a wonderful way to tell a story about not taking your time with your loved ones for granted, and not forgetting that life is about the journey, rather than the destination. Not only that, the battles and animation are just as good.
Madhouse made a modern day masterpiece IMO. A classic that I will revisit more than once.
If Legolas and Gimli had one final adventure after Aragorn's death and before going to the undying lands it would be Frieren
They do in the Appendices. Involves them going back to a few locations. Won’t say more if you plan to go back and read through it.
@@11070gik I only watched the movies
@@hua_tetsu_cat I suggest reading them and the Appendices.
Aaa, Tolkien Fan!
They kinda do if you read the books
I think what set Frieren off more than other fantasy animes is the fact that this is the closest we've gotten to modern adaptation of Tolkens work that is good. Frieren is easier to compare to european fantasy book, rather than other fantasy mangas from Japan.
It’s funny to imagine that Sousou no Frieren does a lot better at paying homage to Tolkien’s works than a literal show included in the LOTR franchise.
What’s even funnier is that both shows have similar premises, but Sousou no Frieren is not tedious to watch and has likable characters.
@@Kureemy It's the difference between creators loving their audience and hating them
I've read LotR trilogy and besides both being fantasy there is about nothing in common between the two, not in substance nor style. Are you referring maybe to other books?
As long as future seasons get as much love and attention as this one the series will inded be remembered as one of the best
they definitely will with how successful the show has been. unfortunately the first season adapted about half of what their is in the manga currently so if season 2 adapts the next major arc there won't be much left afterwards. unless there's a couple years between seasons.
@@evanclp514 that just means if they start now, they get a bunchhhhhhhh of time for each episode
@@placeholder38634-5 years for the 1st season
The next arcs are justtt awesomeeee....with some of the best characters
Not really its very boring
One thing I noticed a lot of is that Frieren looks directly at the reader in a lot of frames. It's a nicely subtle nod to take what we're reading to heart but almost having us be part of the conversation.
Having me realize that Spirited Away was an Isekai seriously fucked me up. shit.
Same, lol!
The godfather of isekai!
not even @@backpackpepelon3867
The literal idea of Isekai is literally being transported to another world. I'm confused how is Frieren an Isekai if everything happens in 1 world?
@@Vizible21 Frieren is fantasy not an isekai
i think this anime is so good because a lot of people in the world feel lost in their life and this anime helps remind people that you only have a limited time on this planet. the relationships we forge with others is so important that almost nothing else matters. its very up lifting for people who are trying to find and make connections with others but feel the same way as frieren and want to make that change to be a better person but just don't know if its all worth it in the end because of the fear people now have of others from when we were all locked inside our houses for a few years. IMO this show will help some people pick up the broken pieces they feel and put them back into place and help them to move on and live life to its fullest.
Yeah I agree.
What makes a MC unique is how people relate to them.
I think Frieren is that good of a MC because it does not matter your age or gender or anything,you can still relate to her.
Like I am a guy at 20 years old and moved away for university and slowly losing all my friends from my home country.
It feels so distant and the memories of all the things we did during high school and all the moments that were awesome.....after watching frieren I find it beautiful and try to appreciate the time I have with my family,because when they are gone in the future I probably would regret not spending time with them right now.
Frieren for me is a solid 10,it is just my opinion because it has made an impact in my life,and no other anime has achieved this on me. I do not often give shows high ratings. Even some of the classics like FMAB,AOT,One piece I put them at 9.5 but somehow frieren,it was extremely short. Just a few months of my life,but it feels like it changed something in me.
Is those kind of shows that are an artistic piece of literature.
What brings people together.
Also the best female MC in anime/manga for me
Very true, we live in lost times filled with false promises. I imagine this story wouldn't have hit as hard 80 years ago when people had a strong sense of pride and purpose
A poignant theme of this show is theme-while the rest of the world has moved on and sees the mythical heroes of old only in statues-Frieren remembers the actual people, including their flaws. It’s a stark reminder that the figures in our history books were people too.
"Frieren, They say Hero Party Slay a Wyrm the Size of 1000 meter, is it True.."
"Now it is Folded 100 Times huh,"
The Tale get hyperbolic like real life myth and only Frieren knows the Truth.
It is the subtleness and gentleness of the anime frieren that keeps me engaged with,, every character has a depth and no one exist unnecessarily..i love it it deserves a spot in my heart
I never knew a show where I actually really enjoy and look forward to the flashbacks. Despite there being an immortal elf leading this show, Frieren has to be among the most human shows to ever roll across the screen. It is all things quirky and touching, easy-going and yet humbling. It was just _right._
Frieren is definitely worthy of the top spot on Mal, it is an instant classic, it's kinda like Steph curry many will discount his greatness until he's retired, some won't recognize the greatness of Frieren until a decade has passed and we see the effects it has on other manga, only those who are open to change will realize we are watching a classic unfold before us, the new standard.
Also really great to hear someone else recognize the wasted potential of isekai.
You make a great point. A true expression of greatness is how it affects other stories in the genre. It will take some time before we see any influence, but it is worth paying attention to the new offerings over the next 5 years.
Frieren is not isekai though... Frieren is just fantasy. jrpg style fantasy
@@PremMumi wasn't talking about Frieren, was commenting on the part where he talks about isekai and how he feels the idea is wasted on kirito clones/generic op mcs , when so many other possibilities exist but no one wants to step out of that box to truly explore what could come out of that
@@PremMumi or some people called them "Native Isekai" XD
I agree, Frieren will define the fantasy and perhaps even the Isekai genre for the next decade or more. If anything, pure Fantasy stories will be back in the mainstream in next 5 years.
I've read the manga and it made me realise how little time I have left to spend time with my grandparents.
Took them around the country and they passed on 2 years later.
When the anime adaptation came out, I realised I need to touch grass again.
Took 2 weeks off to the Borneo Island and never regret that decision.
Coz it is that definitive fantasy anime. And it is classic epic fantasy that's why it is a breath of fresh air. And obviously story and characters are amazing. With top notch score and animation the anime just doomed to be number 1
nothing about what you said aligns with breath of fresh air. you have failed to acknowledge what separates it and why majority people connect with it, like how this video does so well. you said how you identify with it on a very surface level. dive deeper, understand what emotions it is provoking
And himmel got reincarnated in Japan to be employed in Mappa studio
Damn bruh, why you doing Himmel so dirty 😂
"when you say a little longer, how many years is that?" I remember how hard Fern's line hit me.
I like how the names of every character in the show are German words that describe an aspect of the character the word is attributed to. It's not quite related to the overall message of this vid, but it can really help understand a lot of the different characters' basic tropes *or* how those characters go against said tropes.
Frieren and Dungeon Meshi made me realise that there is more potential to anime's fantasy genre that was clouded by all those isekai's.
Frieren isn't an isekai, no one gets transported to another world, it's just a really freaking good FANTASY anime, if we keep calling stuff that just fantasy an isekai because its anime then the word is going to lose its meaning
I think he mentions it because alot of fantasy anime, especially today, is isekai fantasy anime, which makes Frieren stand out more.
you sound stupid. unless you're referring to an actual anime fan who deems any fantasy isekai.. like the new generation. like you
Isekai doesn't mean that someone is transported to another world. It just means 'other world' .
@@tapanshuyogi6691 "isekai" is literally used for anime where specifically the main character is transported to "another world".
He specifically says the Freire is the *OPPOSITE* of isekai. There is no claim anywhere in this essay that it’s an isekai
Well... Now I have ANOTHER new show to watch... THANKS
Jokes aside, love the video! Looks like a meaningful and unique series that I'll love to delve into
It's worth it. We just got Episode 26 today, and it was a rollercoaster. The show finds a way to move the audience every single episode. Better yet, there is no fluff or filler. Every single frame has purpose in the story. Even the mimics, which is subtle fan service, show that despite being very old and wise, Frieren is still a young elf.
Frieren is one of that anime that you wish to forget to watch it for the first time again
Hope you’re enjoying it! This show is amazing
I hate how many Isekais don't even need to be Isekai. They could've been fine as stand alone fantasy.
this! the part of coming from another world gets forgotten after ep 1. its like what was the premise again?
@@zephyrias This is because readers on Narou want Isekai. So authors bait them that way into reading their fantasy stories.
@@freesoftwareextremist8119 mmm i see. I was speaking in general about isekai. Though sometimes I see it in Live action shows too. Its not exclusive to anime.
i dont think anyone has put the problem of isekai more succinctly and politely as you have. you are one of the most brilliant youtube essayists.
这是CZcams上少有的对这部作品有真正思考的视频，一开始的intro部分就完美地把故事的情绪传达给观众了，无论是画面，剪接还是音乐，都恰到好处。最重要的是对故事内涵的解读也很有深入的思考，尤其是 “...成功是在错误中学习；和朋友一起从错误中成长” 这些观点都令人难忘。谢谢你的视频，我已经关注你了。
This anime truley felt like a wake up call to whimsically wandering through life, I felt not the pressure to take things more serious, but to enjoy the time spent doing the things I love all the more. those friendships that you want to nuture, the passions that you wish to achieve more with, self growth in it best form of living in those moments.
The quote, "It is never too late too change." is such a simple sentence. Yet such sentence is merely ignored by others, until he/she loses what "was" important to them. Though through attempts to feel or know this has been unsuccessful for most, "It would never be too late to try." Is your next sentence.
Only once where you lazed around, you begin to remember "Moments like these, come and go, forever etched in memory. It repeats inside your head as you get trapped in its melancholy."
this anime and its message is just beautiful.
It had me so hooked that i watched 27 episodes in two sittings (one 4 hour nap)
visually and emotionally it was just art.
the production team fucking nailed it.
Frieren is also very cute (i will never get tired of seeing sleepy frieren).
i agree with you 100% about most isekai anime. they feel souless
I was bored af. And it was in episode 2
@@gattogigi9688 its Not for Kids
@@omasfreier iam older then u probably...
@@gattogigi9688 @gattogigi9688 not old enough to learn the difference between "than" and "then"... But you have a point, the first couple of episodes are kinda boring, but it will make sense later as comparison for character growth, also the payoff is just the best ive seen in a while, if you are above 30 you should watch it bro
This is how good it is: I never read comics or manga in my entire life, but I just had to know how the story plays out so I read the manga even though I never believed I could force myself to do it, it was worth it
Your channel has some of the best stuff on CZcams, it's a crime you aren't recognized more.
I mean he's got almost 1/2 a million subs in 4 months with only 4 videos, it's actually incredibly impressive.
What tf are you on about@@phantomviper211
@@phantomviper211 1/2 million is 500,000.. he has 50,000
@maximus1172 oh you are right, still pretty impressive nonetheless
@@phantomviper211 true
the editngs keeps me focus on your voice even more, Truly smooth edit and perfect pace at each word spoken translated to visual
for real, the editing is top tier
This channel's such a breath of fresh air, keep up the incredible work guys!
the isekai concepts i like are the ones where the protagonist is already a professional in our own world and is merely applying their profession onto the new world.
Frieren's journey resonates with you if you have that maturity in life, and that breath of perspective and lived experience, making you realise how far you have come and how much things have changed and how little control you had over things in this time.
It gives you that pause, that realisation that be what may, we do have the ability to push back and change course, and that it is never too late.
facts.
Thank you. I truly appreciated how the delivery was similarly paced to Frieren unlike the usual fast paced videos that are common today. I really appreciate that in great detail and I too relate to finding Frieren pre anime and I couldn't continue reading it back them because it gave me an existential crisis. However, now that I've watched and continued to read it it truly is something I hold close to my heart. Thank you for this video
this reminds I once thought of something, an immortal bard who goes around and tells the stories of people not known, people who lived, who existed, he travels with them, remembers them, and passes on their stories, be it small or big. Everyone knows that hero, but have you heard of blah blah? they did this and that or whatever.
Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song
this video made me cry in the same way frieren did!! not in a particularly sad way, not in a particularly happy way either but in a so deeply hopeful and human way!! frieren is a one of a kind love letter to change and appreciating connections and it does it in such an effortless and beautiful way, i cherish it a whole lot!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! ✨
Videos like this makes frieren so good it's just so good everything from the story the animation to the developments the side characters as well felt like they were real people with actual personality and feelings
This almost made me cry, thanks. Beautifully written and said, Frieren quickly became my all time favorite anime and this video pretty much captures why.
I've been wandering around on CZcams watching 'Frieren analysis/essays' or whatever else you could call that for a few days now, simply because I wanted not to part with story just yet. And in most cases, these videos were summaries of first episode of the show, with pointing outs of what the creators have found most important.
Your work, however, has much deeper analysis of the show. Instead of talking about things that happened in the show, you put Frieren in context with other animes of similar genre, interpret important lessons which can be taken from it without telling exact detail of any episode (sorry but that really started ticking me off after a few videos), and make every part of the video relevant to its main idea. It made me think about the show in a way that I haven't thought about yet, and appreciate it even more.
So yeah, that's my way to say: I love your video mate, keep up the great work!
I just wanted to tell you that this channel is beautiful. You have a great feel of beauty, and you can talk about it in a very wholesomely simple way...
Thank you for that
Thank you so much!
This is the first time I've been compelled to leave a comment on a video. This was a very well made video about Frieren and I enjoyed every second of it. You summed up what I felt about Frieren's story with very clear and precise words. A lot about this resonated with me and gave me comfort. I thought I'd let you know. Thank you so much for this.
This has got to be the best way to explain frieren, you earned a subscription for the lifespan of the elf herself.
I just came from Star Wars de-infantilized. I got 2 things:
1) WOW are you an underrated tuber. The way you string together footage that lines up and goes in time with the music is amazing.
2) I never expected to see a tuber that loves both Star Wars and anime. My hat's off to you and the sub button is pushed!
Its so hard to move on from this anime to my own life, the feelings it gave me made a huge scar on my own soul, in a good way. Thank you Frieren.
It's so rare to find a character driven story like this, and while I originally thought it looked silly and didn't expect much at first, it quickly grew on me and make me fall in love with it. My friends I watch anime with once a week also feel the same way, it just hit all the right notes to be an amazing story.
Only one of your owrks ive ever seen, but damn did you comunicate feelings that I didnt even know I had. I am proud to call myself a new subscriber
same here, i think this vid has perfectly described our feelings that we didn't even know when we watch the show.
Same!
If you guys are looking for more Fantasy Anime then I'd suggest
Delicious in Dungeon, Spice and Wolf, Dorohedoro, Yona of the Dawn, Wolf Children, Claymore (Eps 1-24 continue with the manga since the anime have anime only ending), Little Witch Academia, Ranking of Kings, Hell's Paradise, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Mushishi, Magi, Record of Lodoss War, Snow White with the Red Hair, The Boy and The Beast, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and More
There are so many good Fantasy out there if you're willling to search and watch them despite how old and niche they are 🙂
Claymore is my 2nd best anime next to frieren. I also love ascendance of a bookworm.
@@valsoro9565 Ascendance of a bookworm was real surprise to me. It's not perfect, but it is very unique for an isekai. I'm glad that they announced next season, because I've already lost hope to see continuation.
You just listed out the staple anime of my childhood and teenhood and called them old and niche. I have never been so called out in my life 😭😭😭
This anime is truly remarkable. Watching this series, I couldn't help but grasp the profound depth conveyed through each character and their distinct personalities. What stands out in this video is the adept manner in which the fundamental themes are encapsulated, offering a comprehensive understanding in just one viewing. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of your video, only to realize it had reached its conclusion. Keep up the excellent work!
Oh hey it’s that channel that appeared out of nowhere to deliver another banger
This channel is such a gem. The editing is tight, the subject matter is explored thoughtfuly, and the whole thing is full to the brim with passion and personal investment. I just can't get enough!
This is one of the best video essays I've ever seen. That was a wonderful closing, thank you for this
You did a fantastic job on this video, that beginning bit with clair de lune tugged the heartstrings.
AMAZING VIDEO! You took what I was thinking and feeling about Frieren and put it into a video; so I understood both the manga/anime, and myself better.
What other anime do you think deserve to be, and remain on, the top 10?
Try 86
It is kind of similar to Code geass or aot but way better
Legend of the galactic Heroes ( anime space opera tour de force)
Monster is very good
Bocchi the rock
Mushoku Tensei, especially because it's an isekai that contradicts everything you said about isekais. The anime is very good but the LN is miles above it.
clair de lune was such a good choice to set the tone on the intro
The care taken in the pacing of the story, the astonishing animation applied to a hand caressing a flower, the words used to describe time as the memories made with others... this is a masterpiece, storytelling at it's peak. The cusp of magic.
This video beautifully explaines frieren. I cried while reminiscing each scense while listening to your prespective. Thank you for the beautiful video ❤
This is an excellent video essay about Frieren. The quality in writing and producing is leagues better than some other videos out there that only scratch the surface. I feel like you really struck at the core of what makes this show so great, nice work!
Oh man, the editing on the opening Clair de Lune section was fantastic and certainly not easy to do!
While many - myself included - get stupefied by the production values of Frieren, it’s nice to be reminded that the story and themes hold us captivated just as much as animation or score.
Eager to see what else you guys create!
I felt like crying while watching, I was hit by facts. The facts that people only have a short life to live, that I should take my opportunity or regret not taking it till death comes. Frieren taught me that I should not be afraid of my decisions, because I have my friends backing me up, she taught me that I can rely on others, that I'm not alone through my journeys in life.
Frieren truly is incredible. Thank you making this video.
Darn it, you nailed that explanation with precision!
This is the best video explaining my love for this show, it really changed the way I've thought about things so thanks for putting it into words.
Your videos are the best videos I’ve seen on this app in a long time!
This video is so intricately crafted. Thank you for your service!
I just started watching this a couple days ago. You made a good summary of what I have seen so far.
You have made a wonderful video essay, even had me tearing up on some parts. This is a great homage to this masterpiece and I hope more people see this. Subbed!
Don't think enough is said about how you edited and sync-ed/timed the video according to the bg music. That is not easy at all. Kudos dear sir.
Thank you for making this ❤️❤️. I can’t describe how Frieren has changed me (as exaggerated as this sounds), and I’ll remember it for a long time. Thank you for putting into words all the thoughts and feelings I experienced while watching Frieren go on her adventures 🥰.
Genuinely one of the most well written and beautifully edited youtube videos I've ever watched.
Thank you.
Single-handedly the best frieren video essay on CZcams
Amazing anime, def top 1 for me
Beautiful analysis. Can’t wait for more of these!
I really like your editing style, and I think pairing Frieren with classical music is so tonally perfect. The edit at the beginning of the first few episodes to Debussy was especially good.
thank you for the audio/video sync, clair the lune was on point
I never comment on CZcams videos but the way you depict and edit frieren is beautiful. Thank you
This had me crying... Obviously Frieren is a masterpiece of its own, but you analyzed its themes in such a soft, loving way that proves just how meaningful it is to you. Thank you, cause everything you said is exactly what I got out of this beautiful story and I truly hope this inspires someone else to watch it as well 💞 Frieren is a wonderful journey that I hope will be experienced by many
You really framed this in such a fitting way. Thank you.
Idk why. But that 'claire de Luna in the beginning of video suddenly make me feel so emotional 😢
Even for a specie like elves that time is truly just a number, life is still full of meaning to discover .
I just wanna say it was the video title that drew me in, then I saw that the editing was amazing, and then the narration is what got me to stay. good job all around on this video
The music goes so well with your narration. I love how they play together :)
I don't watch much isekai, it doesn't affect much of my appreciation for this beautiful show and the way of this storytelling. I got in this show without knowing anything about it, and i fell in love with it within 10 mins. Kanehito Yamada is an exceptional mangaka/writer. And I love your take on this show.
that intro w the music was impeccable
The intro on this video is breathtaking. Not to mention, the whole video is put together brilliantly. Thanks for the effort put into it.
Wonderful video. I genuinely almost cried from the opening segment, because it reminded me so viscerally (in a positive way) of all the Big Feelings that Frieren, as a show, made me feel.
Calm music that feels like home set to phootage of the journey, the friendship, all those unique and happy and deep moments that will stay with Frieren the mage and, by extension, the viewers. This montage captures precisely what makes me love Frieren as a show so much, what makes me listen to the soundtrack over and over again to try to recapture what I felt listening to it as it played over both of Frieren's journeys, even years apart.
I must add that MAL's FMA supremacy is artificial. It is known that, to keep the "meme" alive, people would make new accounts to keep voting for it. It is also perceptible to those keeping up with it that the speed at which FMA "recovers" from falling got slower and slower with time; someone taking the throne was inevitable. That said, it is not at all to devalue Frieren's victory at all; even if the meme never existed, it would have win against every other title anyway. BY A LONG SHOT.
Edit: I must add that not by inspiration, but by necessity, I also started to write stories obviously set in a magical fantasy, but with not at all focus in those. Interactions between characters, daily life, daily growth, with slow but sure development of lore, like overhearing merchant mentioning some supernatural phenomenon happening somewhere else far away.
I really love Frieren but FMAB "losing" in MAL doesn't mean it's less good than Frieren I appreciate both equally but I finished the story of FMAB while I still dont know how Frieren's story ends so I will always think FMAB is superior because it started and ended perfectly, who knows with Frieren but I hope the anime will get to it
Great ,captivating story telling by u, great job ,this youtuber has a great voice
This is such a great video I literally cried over this. Thank you for making this
The Real Journey Was the Friends We Made Along the Way: The Anime
it is crazy a manga only 4 years old is already feel like a nostalgia masterpiece thanks to these kind of videos like your. Amazing analysis btw. If Frieren is written by less competent writter she would somehow turn back in time 50 years before like nothing happen or Himmel magically immortal like frieren which i found in so many mid mangas, specially manhwas. Those shitty stories are all over the place which contain 99% filler with terrible repetitive formulas.
This video was extremely captivating. It's very clear in its ideas and doesn't go about expressing it in a pretentious way like I have seen with a lot of analysis or documentary style channels. I found that at times in the video, you expressed some thoughts I had before that I couldn't put into words.
this is such a good video! well done and keep doing more man 😄